Environmental Specialist

Reporting to the Manager Environment, the Environmental Specialist provides environmental expertise and support to operations and projects at the Bethune mine. The Specialist identifies environmental risks and the controls needed to eliminate or reduce them, and recommends, develops, facilitates and oversees the environmental management program to ensure compliance with the Approval to Operate and applicable laws and regulations.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide expertise in response to environmental emergencies
• Lead, participate and review incident investigations and recommend corrective actions
• Develop, review and implement environmental protection plans, ensuring company and employee exposure to risks are either eliminated or minimized
• Assist in the compilation and evaluation of environmental data, including preparation of regulatory reports
• Conduct environmental inspections and follow-up on resulting actions
• Manage and execute the Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMP) to ensure that all aspects meet the requirements of the Approval to Operate
• Prepare scopes of work and provide technical reviews of proposal as well as recommendations for contract award
• Supervise and manage contractors and consultants
• Assist with development and delivery of environmental training where required

At K+S Potash Canada, we’re building more than just a world-class potash operation. We’re creating opportunities for our people, our communities, and our planet. Guided by our global values, we dig deeper and reach higher, turning challenges into opportunities with innovation, collaboration, and sustainability at the core of everything we do.

In a career with K+S, you can look forward to:

Good People and Great Culture

Be part of a diverse, inclusive workplace where safety, innovation, and teamwork come first, and where teams consistently act with focus, accountability and connection to drive stronger results.

• Community-minded and globally connected
• Collaborative, supportive environment
• Culture rooted in clear principles that help us work better together
• Focus on inclusive policies and growing diversity in our workplace

Challenge and Growth

We believe in unlocking your potential through training, mentorship, and career advancement.

• Professional development programs
• Recognition for your contributions

Valuable Rewards

We take care of our people with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program.

• Market-aligned salaries and performance bonuses
• Generous employer-paid benefits coverage
• Retirement plan contributions that grow with your career

Benefits that Support You

Our benefits go beyond the basics, supporting your health, well-being, and lifestyle. Our comprehensive, employer-paid benefits program includes Life, Disability, Health and Dental, as well as competitive Retirement benefits, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up for birthing and non-birthing parents, paid work time to volunteer in your community, and more! We offer a Health Spending Account for extras, like more expensive glasses, or a Wellness Account that covers recreational items, like your park camping fees, hunting or fishing license, and your gym membership.

Build your future with us!

Our company values and recognizes the diversity of the workforce and encourages individuals with the equivalent combination of education and work experience. The ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant diploma or degree in Environmental or Natural Science, Environmental Engineering or Engineering Technology, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of combined experience with focus on water/groundwater and soil sampling and analysis, wildlife and vegetation monitoring, and additional experience in the coordination of environment activities (preferably in a mining or industrial operation)
• Experience in project management, including development of work scopes for contractors and consultants
• A thorough understanding of applicable environmental regulations
• An enjoyment of field work
• The ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams to gain their commitment, confidence and awareness of high level HSE practice and standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; familiarity with Aveva PI or Power BI is considered an asset
• Valid class 5 drivers licence

Employment is subject to successfully completing KSPC’s pre-employment checks which may include criminal record check, education verification, functional fitness evaluation and drug and alcohol testing.

 

To ensure consideration for this role, please apply by November 30, 2026.

We enrich life through the sustainable extraction and refinement of minerals to indispensable products and through our working environment, which is unique. Because it stands for everything that really matters in life: Trust, team spirit and meaningfulness for 11,000 employees at 51 locations on five continents. Welcome to K + S.